Family Friendly Punting

Being a Family Run business it's important to us that our Cambridge Punting tours are family friendly.

We offer our best rates for both private and shared tours before 11 am when the river is at its quietest. In addition, we have family ticket options making our shared tours more affordable for those with children.

Book Your Family Punting Tour

Note: Family ticket for 4 or 7 includes 1 child under 5 on a lap.

Family Friendly Punting in Cambridge

There are 2 options for your Cambridge punting tour with us; A private tour or a shared tour.

For private tours, we would recommend booking before 11am when we offer the best value tickets and when the river is at its quietest (and coolest on a hot day).

For shared tours, we have a couple of family friendly ticket options:

Group of up to 4 people including 1 under 5 (on a lap).
Group ticket for up to 6 people – with a maximum of 3 adults (over 18’s) in the group.
Group ticket of up to 7 people inlcuding 1 under 5 (on a lap).

These tickets represent great value for money, again with us offering the best rates for our morning tours departing before 11am.

Our tours last for approxiamtely 50 minutes and are return trips along the backs. During the tour there is plenty to see to keep children of all ages entertained and engaged. Some of the sights you will see during your tour include the Bridge of Sighs, Kings College Chapel and The Wren Library. In addition, the river is a great place to spot wildlife including ducks, swans and herons. The ducks are often a highlight when children come punting with us! Don’t forget the duck food.

Chauffeured Punting with the Kids

At Let’s Go Punting, being parents with small children ourselves we love welcoming families and children on board.

We have life jackets available for children should you wish to request one (in advance with our office team) but they are not required as chauffeured punting is an extremely safe activity. We use large wide beam punts with a seating capacity of 12 passengers. These boats are very stable and will not tip over, therefore as long as your children remain seated with their hands and feet inside the punt they will be completely safe.

Children under 1 are classified as babes in arms and whilst not being included in the head count they are very welcome. Prams & Buggys can be left at our check-in (at your own risk).

You are very welcome to bring your own food & drinks on board and prams & strollers can be left at our meeting point.

We are delighted to be a Twinkl Top Attraction for 2021.

Check our their Family Staycation Guide for fantastic ideas of things to do with the kids this summer. Head over to our listing to download the fab resource pack they have designed especially for your punting tour with us. There is a wordsearcha nd colouring activity for younger children and a Cambridge Quiz and drawing activity for older children. Activities can be completed on board or after your punting tour.

Low Season (Oct-March)
High Season (Apr-June &Sept)
Peak Season (Easter, June-Sept)

Private Tour	Weekday	Weekend
Up to 12 people	£89-£99	£89-£119
Up to 6 people	£79-£89	£79-£99
Up to 2 people	£79	£79-£99

Weekday
Up to 12	£89-£99
Up to 6	£79-£89
Up to 2	£79

Weekend
Up to 12	£89-£119
Up to 6	£79-£99
Up to 2	£79-£99

Select early departures for the best rates.

Low season dates: 1st October – 31st March.

Private Tour	Weekday	Weekend
Up to 12 people	£99-£119	£119-£149
Up to 6 people	£89-£109	£109-£129
Up to 2 people	£79-£99	£99-£119

Weekday
Up to 12	£99-£119
Up to 6	£89-£109
Up to 2	£79-£99

Weekend
Up to 12	£119-£149
Up to 6	£109-£129
Up to 2	£99-£119

High season dates: 1st April – 15th June (excluding Easter holidays) & 16th – 30th of September.

Select early & late departures for the best rates.

Private Tour	Weekday	Weekend
Up to 12 people	£109-£139	£129-£169
Up to 6 people	£99-£119	£119-£159
Up to 2 people	£89-£109	£109-£149

Weekday
Up to 12	£99-£119
Up to 6	£89-£109
Up to 2	£79-£99

Weekend
Up to 12	£119-£149
Up to 6	£109-£129
Up to 2	£99-£119

Peak season dates: Easter Holidays and 16th of June – 15th of September.

Select early & late departures for the best rates.

Low Season (Oct-March)

Private Tour	Weekday	Weekend
Up to 12 people	£89-£99	£89-£119
Up to 6 people	£79-£89	£79-£99
Up to 2 people	£79	£79-£99

Weekday
Up to 12	£89-£99
Up to 6	£79-£89
Up to 2	£79

Weekend
Up to 12	£89-£119
Up to 6	£79-£99
Up to 2	£79-£99

Select early departures for the best rates.

Low season dates: 1st October – 31st March.

High Season (Apr-June & Sept)

Private Tour	Weekday	Weekend
Up to 12 people	£99-£119	£119-£149
Up to 6 people	£89-£109	£109-£129
Up to 2 people	£79-£99	£99-£119

Weekday
Up to 12	£99-£119
Up to 6	£89-£109
Up to 2	£79-£99

Weekend
Up to 12	£119-£149
Up to 6	£109-£129
Up to 2	£99-£119

High season dates: 1st April – 15th June (excluding Easter holidays) & 16th – 30th of September.

Select early & late departures for the best rates.

Peak Season (Easter, June-Sept)

Private Tour	Weekday	Weekend
Up to 12 people	£99-£119	£119-£149
Up to 6 people	£89-£109	£109-£129
Up to 2 people	£79-£99	£99-£119

Weekday
Up to 12	£109-£139
Up to 6	£99-£119
Up to 2	£89-£109

Weekend
Up to 12	£119-£149
Up to 6	£109-£129
Up to 2	£99-£119

Peak season dates: Easter Holidays and 16th of June – 15th of September.

Select early & late departures for the best rates.

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   Paula Keen 
 08/09/2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. An excellent tour of the River Cam with Daniel HP. He was very knowledgeable and entertained us with his stories and facts. Thank you for a fabulous experience!
  
 
       
   Nick Main 
 08/09/2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had a great time! Ryan was great. Reasonable value for the experience and novelty.
  
 
       
   Claire Thurston 
 08/09/2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Daniel HP, was a brilliant tour guide.  Very friendly, easy to chat to and knowledgeable about the area. Lots of interesting and new facts learned!
  
 
       
   Sean Hale 
 08/09/2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ryan was a great guide! Definitely recommend
  
 
       
   Xanthe G 
 08/09/2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Daniel HP was awesome ! Great Charisma and very good at his job :)
  
 
       
   Menekse Stewart 
 08/09/2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had an absolutely incredible time with James (the ginger James!) on a tour of Cambridge, he was so knowledgeable and entertaining. It was a brilliant experience and I highly recommend anyone to book this if you’re in Cambridge for a visit, or want something fun to do with a friend!
  
 
       
   Brian Sterling 
 07/09/2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A friend and I had a private tour with Ginger James who was incredibly personable, engaging, funny, and informative, even on a super windy day. Highly recommended!
  
 
       
   Eshan Ghosh 
 06/09/2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Huge shoutout to Daniel HP for being an amazing punting guide. Enjoyed a lot and highly recommended.
  
 
       
   Shiv Barker 
 04/09/2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. George was very friendly and professional! Definitely worth the money and learnt some very interesting facts during the tour

Know Before You Go

Tours are booked for a specific time. Late arrival will result in a missed or shortened tour.

You will receive a text message 5 minutes before your departure time – to aid social distancing please do not come to our check in until you have received this message.

You are welcome to bring your own food and drinks on board.

Tours booked online are paid for in full at the time of booking. If you would prefer to pay a 30% deposit with the balance due 2 weeks before the booking date please CONTACT US.

Once confirmed, bookings can be amended subject to availability. Tours go ahead in poor weather. More information including cancellation policy can be found here: Terms & Conditions.

Safety Measures

Punting is an extremely safe activity to do with children as the boats are very sturdy but there are a few things to bear in mind as it is a water-based activity.

Ensure children remain seated at all times, with very small children it is advisable to seat them between 2 adults.
Ensure children keep their hands and feet inside the boat at all times and beware of other boats coming up alongside.
Ensure you all wash your hands after your punting tour and before eating or drinking anything.